Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 19238, Jotham Fairbank, Mass.

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Fairbank, Johan or Fairbanks,
W. 19238
Beulah
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Massachusetts 15-468
Jonathan Jonathan Fairbanks
of Norfolk in the State of Mass. who was a priv: in the company commanded by Captain Boyd of the Regt commanded by Col. Preston in the Mass. line for 13 months & 29 days -
43.33
77
44.10
Inscribed on the Roll of Massachusetts at the rate of 47 Dollars 77 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 15 th day of June '33 and sent W. Lovering Medway Mass.
Arrears to the 4th of March '33 - 95.57 1/2 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Sept. - 23.88 1/2
$119.42 1/2
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by D. Miller Clerk, Book E Vol. 2 Page 25

Lib to Hon W.S. Hastings, Sept 28 1837.
77 Naselle

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
County of Norfolk ss. On this 19 th day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty two, personally appeared in open court before the Honorable Judge of the Court of Probate now sitting at Wrentham in and for said County, Isaac Garrison a resident of Medway in said County, aged Sixty five , who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7th A. D. 1832.
THAT he was born at Medway aforesaid on the 6 th day of April A. D. 1757, and that there is a record of his birth unto him : that he was in the United States service from the 19 th day of April A. D. 1775, to the 31 st day of Dec r A. D. 1775 as a private in the Massachusetts State Troops : that he was residing at Medway
when he entered the service ; that he enlisted and served for the period aforesaid under the command of John Boyd as Captain Ebenezer Dyer as Lieut. and Nathan Gould as Ensign in what was called the Eight months Service : that he marched from Medway to Needham Neck Boston, from Needham to Dedham from Dedham to Cambridge being stationed at Fort No 2 in the latter town : that he served at the said place with under the Field Officers Col o John Grafton Lt Col o Joseph Paine of the regular troops ; and in Gen l William Heath's Brigade — Gen l Washington & Putnam & Molineux regular officers were known to him : that he was in no battle
and at the end of his service received no written discharge: that since the Revolutionary war he has resided at Medway
ALSO : that he was in the United States service from about the last day of Sept r A. D. 1777, to the first day of Nov r A. D. 1777 as a private in the Mass s State Troops : that he was residing at Medway
when he entered the service ; that he enlisted and served for the period aforesaid under the command of Amos Dins as Captain and Jonathan Dyer as Lieut. in Col o Benjamin Dyer's Regiment in Gen l Spencer's Brigade : that he marched from Medway to Little Compton in R. Island : that he served at that place with Oliver Pillsbury and Stephen Dyer of the regular troops ; and Samuel Dyer, Nathan Williams Esq q — Major Lewis Warren regular officers were known to him : that he was in no battle
and at the end of his service received no written discharge.
ALSO : that he was in the United States service from the first day of Aug t A. D. 1776, to the first day of Dec r A. D. 1776 in the Massachusetts Line : that he was residing at Medway
when he entered the service ; that he enlisted and served for the period aforesaid under the command of Samuel Cowell as Captain Jonathan Dyer as Lieut. Jonathan Meeting 2 nd Lieut. in Col o Paine's Regiment in Gen l Brattle's Brigade : that he marched from Medway to Skenesboro on Lake Champlain : that he served at Skenesboro with Oliver Pillsbury Capt o Joseph Paine of the regular troops ; and Major Howard Lt Col o Carlton Col o Brattle regular officers were known to him : that he was in no battle
and at the end of his service received no written discharge.

I Luther Metcalf of Medway in the County of Norfolk and Commonwealth of Massachusetts of Seventy six years of age and upwards do hereby certify and say that I enlisted in the Massachusetts State Troops of the Revolution at Roxbury near Boston in said Commonwealth about the last of April or early in May A.D. 1775 under John Boyd as Captain Ebenezer Dyer as Lieutenant and Joshua Gould as Ensign in Col. John Greaton's Regiment in Genl William Heath's Brigade and served with said company in Roxbury Dorchester and Cambridge successively for a period of eight months and eleven days when I was regularly discharged on the first day of January following -
I further testify that Jonathan Fairbanks of Medway aforesaid enlisted and served as a private in the said company with me during the whole period of our enlistment as aforesaid according to the best of my recollection -
Luther Metcalf
Com d of Massachusetts
No. 1. September 15. 1832. Then the above named Luther Metcalf subscribed to the above written deposition, made oath that the statements therein contained are true to the best of his knowledge & belief before me. Warren Loring Justice of the Peace for said County.
John Amos Hemenway 21790
I Samuel Partridge of Medway in the County of Norfolk and Commonwealth of Massachusetts of Seventy nine years of age and upwards, do hereby certify and say that I enlisted and served in the Massachusetts State Troops in the Army of the Revolution in the company commanded by John Boyd as Captain, Ebenezer Dyer as Lieutenant and Joshua Gould as Ensign in Col. John Greaton's Regiment and Genl William Heath's Brigade for the term of eight months and eleven days, from the 19 th of April 1775 to the first day of January 1776, and further testify that Jonathan Fairbanks of Medway aforesaid enlisted and served as a private in the said company with me during the aforesaid period of eight months and eleven days at the place aforesaid -
Samuel Partridge
Com d of Massachusetts
No. 1. September 15. 1832. Then the above named Samuel Partridge subscribed to the foregoing deposition, made oath that the statements therein contained are true to the best of his knowledge and belief before me. Warren Loring Justice of the Peace for said County.
No. 1. November 19 th 1832. I hereby certify that Warren Loring is a justice of the Peace for said County. The name subscribed to the foregoing certificate is his legitimate handwriting. Samuel L. Perham

Your applicant further states that prior to the 'Eight months service' already mentioned, he was enlisted as a 'ninety days man' to serve under the Officers in the first clause mentioned in this statement, but was not called into actual service until April 19, 17...
He further refers to War Department to the petition & accompanying testimony of himself to Congress in the winter of 1830- or 1831 when he had requested the Clerk of the House of Representatives to transmit to them which is now in his possession and...
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State.
Sworn to and Subscribed the day and year first aforesaid. Johnathan Fairbanks
We Paul Daniels & Luther Metcalf a clergyman, residing in the
and Luther Metcalf residing in said Heb. hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Johnathan Fairbanks who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be 75 years of age; that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood, where he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed as aforesaid.
Paul Daniels Luther Metcalf
And the said court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the abovenamed applicant was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states. And the court further certify that it appears to them that Paul Daniels , who has signed the preceding certificate, is a clergyman, resident in the said Melvin ; and that Luther Metcalf , Ebenezer who has also signed the same is a resident in Melvin and the credible persons, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
Sherman Leland Judge of Probate
I Samuel H. Marvin of the County of Probate aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of Johnathan Fairbanks for a pension.
In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and seal of office on the day and year first aforesaid: day of January, A.D. 1833.  Samuel H. Marvin.

11 Jonathan Fairbanks Son of George Fairbanks and Jerusha his wife, was born April 6th 1757."
A true copy from town record.
Attest Luther Metcalf Jr { Town Clerk of Medway.
Dorothy May. August 23, 1832.
I Seth Holbrook of Wiltshire in the County of Norfolk and Commonwealth of Massachusetts person, of eighty years of age and upwards, do testify and say that I enlisted and served in what was called the "Concordia Expedition" during the War of the Revolution in the company commanded by Samuel Cook as Captain Jonathan Holbrook as 1st Lieut. and Jonathan Metcalf 2nd Lieut. from the first of August 1776 or thereabouts until the first of December of the same year or nearly, being the full term of four months .
And I further testify that Jonathan Fairbanks of Medway in the County of Norfolk and Commonwealth aforesaid served as a private soldier in the company in the expedition aforesaid with me for the full period of four months , viz from the said first of August to the first of December 1776.
Seth Holbrook
Wiltshire September 15. 1832. Then the said Seth Holbrook subscribed to the above deposition made oath that the contents thereof are truly stated.
Warren Corning Secy of the Peace in and for said County.
I Daniel Holbrook of Wrentham in the County of Norfolk and Commonwealth of Massachusetts person, of sixty five years of age and upwards, do testify and say that I enlisted and served as a private soldier in the company commanded by Samuel Cook as Captain Jonathan Holbrook as 1st Lieut. and Jonathan Metcalf 2nd Lieut. in Col. Dyer's Regiment which made a part of the expedition to Concord, during the Revolutionary War from the first of August A.D. 1776 to the first day of December of the same year or nearly at those dates, being a period of four months .
And I further testify that Jonathan Fairbanks of Medway in the County and Commonwealth aforesaid enlisted and served with me in said Company in said expedition for the full period of four months viz from August 1, 1776 to Dec 1, 1776 or thereabouts.
Daniel Holbrook
Wiltshire September 15. 1832. Then the above named Daniel Holbrook subscribed to the above deposition made oath that the statements therein contained are true.
Warren Corning Secy of the Peace in and for the County of Norfolk.
To all whom these presents shall come, I, Daniel Holbrook, of Wrentham in the County of Norfolk and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the original now in my possession, and that the same was at the time of signing the same a true and correct copy of the original then in my possession.

21/90
Statham Fairbanks Map
Account of Bonds 27 days as a purchase $47.77
W. Loveling Medway Map

BRIEF in the case of Botham Fairbanks  Co of Norfolk in the State of Mass  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Open Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 75  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days. As a Gen.     Mass State Troops 19 April In 1775 entered 8 Private Capt Boyd Col Gorham   Sep 1777 " " 4 27 " Capt Ellis Col Howes   1 Aug 1778 " " 4 1 Capt Cowell Col Williams   13 7  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? None mentioned  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Norfolk. Mass  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? See living witnesses  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? two witnesses not certified credible - 
I certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
George Dayton Examining Clerk.
This a Minute Men previous to the above service and later

To the Hon ble Senate and House of Representatives of the United States in Congress assembled,
I Nathan Fairbanks of Medway in the County of Norfolk - Commonwealth of Massachusetts Husbandman of twenty three years of age & upwards respectfully represents That he was in the regular Army of the United States during the revolutionary war of 1776 under the following enlistments & for the periods herein after mentioned viz -
1 The first enlistment was as a "minute man", in this town Nov r 8. 1774 under Capt. John Boyd (late of Franklin in this County) of Col. John Greaton's Regiment - After guarding the public stores until April 19. 1775 your petitioner with said Company proceeded to Roxbury & continued under arms for several weeks - While at that place, a new levy for eight months being ordered, he enlisted for and served out that term in the vicinity of Boston, after which he returned to Medway being regularly discharged - 2 The second enlistment was also at Medway on the first day of August 1776 for four months under Capt. Samuel Lows (late of Norwell in said County) of Col. Aaron Willard's Regiment Gen l Brickett's Brigade - Your petitioner & his Company were marched directly by land to Ticonderoga, said regiment belonging to the expedition directed against that place & having served out his term at that place, was honorably discharged & returned home - 3 The third enlistment was also at this place in what was called the Militia Service for four weeks under Capt. Amos Ellis in Col. Oliver Ponds regiment in or about the month of September 1777 - He was marched in what was called a "private expedition to Rhode Island" & having served out his term there was again discharged & sent home - In addition to these regular terms of service, your petitioner

-u was often suddenly called out by the constituted authorities of the Colonies to aid the operations of the organized regular corps at various places in this vicinity tho' not in a way to be now very accurately estimated.-
Your petitioner further represents, that he is destitute of any real or personal estate except a little household furniture of the probable value of $ 28,000 — that he has no friends able or disposed to help him to support himself — that owing to an accident occurring some years since, he has lost the use of one foot so far as to prevent him from ever engaging in any active labor — & that no consideration, save the severe necessities of the present situation of himself & family for the remainder of their lives could have induced him to ask any remuneration for his revolutionary services having hitherto regarded them as the disinterested tribute to the Spirit of liberty —
As if it be humbly requested to be placed on the pension roll of the officers & soldiers of the army of the revolution —
Latham Fairbanks
Midway Norfolk Co Mass
Nov 18 th 1831
Norfolk ss — November 29. 1831 — Personally appeared Latham Fairbanks above named & made oath to the truth of the above statement — before me, Joseph S. Richardson { Justice of the peace

We the subscribers citizens of the town of Midway hereby certify that we have been personally acquainted with Nathan Fairbanks named in the annexed statement for several years last past, that he is regarded as a man of truth & veracity & honesty by this community & that we have no reason to doubt the facts mentioned in his petition to Congress -
Joseph S. Richardson
Jacob Hunt Casper Skarper
Midway Nov 29. 1831

4629 Massachusetts Reuben Fairbanks widow of John Fairbanks who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 44 Dollars 10. Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 20 day of March 1849 and sent to G. S. Bulfinch. Boston Mass
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 50 Vol. 2

Letter to G. H. Ralph Oct. 1849 and Certificate returned

1705. V 1121 Beulah Fairbanks Map.
Act 7 July 3 85
adm 0. 13 mo. 7 d. $44:10
no deduction
Hon W. Hastings A.R.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Norfolk ss. On this twenty first day of August A. D. 1838, personally appeared before Sherman Leland, Judge of Probate within & for said County, Beulah Fairbanks a resident of Medway in said County aged seventy seven years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 7, 1838 entitled 'an act granting half pay pensions to certain widows' — That she is the widow of Itham Fairbanks who was a private in the war of the Revolution and who for his services rendered there in received from the United States a pension under the act of Congress of June 7 th 1832 as will appear on the records of the War Department by the record of his pension certificate
She further declares that she was married to the said Itham on the sixth day of May A. D. 1778, that her husband the aforesaid Itham died on the twenty fifth day of May A. D. 1834, that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service in 1777, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January Seventeen Hundred & ninety four, viz at the time above stated —
Beulah F Fairbanks mark
Sworn to & subscribed on the day & year above written, before me James Leland I Leland Clerk of Probate before me

"Marriages solemnized by the Rev. Mr. Bucknam in ye year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and seventy eight -
Botham Fairbanks and Beulah Daniels both of Medway were married May ye sixth, Seventeen Hundred & seventy eight."
I hereby certify that the above is a true copy of an extract from the records of the town of Medway with the exception of the dates which are expressed on the record in fair legible figures, as follows: "1778" after the word "year" in the first line above written on this leaf; and "6. 1778" after the words "May ye" in the third line above from the top -
Joseph L. Richardson Town Clerk of Medway for the year 1838 -
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Norfolk ss August 17. 1838 -
I Joseph L. Richardson above named, do depose & say that I hold the office of Clerk of the Town of Medway in said County & Commonwealth and the three lines above marked " " is a true extract from the records of said town with the exception above named, as certified by me
Joseph L. Richardson
Sworn to on the day and year aforesaid, before me,
Warren Lovering Ass. of the Peace in & for the County of Norfolk.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Sec'y's Office, Aug. 31. 1838.
I hereby certify that Sherman Seland is Judge of Probate, & Warren Loring is a Justice of the Peace for the County of Norfolk & that they were such at the dates of their within attestations. Witness my hand & the Seal of the State.
John P. Bigelow
Sec'y of the Comm't

Rev
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 19238
Bendah Fairbank Widow of Jotham Fairbanks Rev Rev War
Act: Feb 22 nd 1/48
Index:—Vol. 21, Page 227
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Benjamin Faribault of Litchfield Massachusetts
Suspended
per Ct 31 Oct 1838 Mr. Lovering
Act 7 July 1838

Jotham Fairbanks Map. Act 7 June 1832 to what time paid.
Pen. Office
Since 25 th May 1834 p
Oct. 31. 1838
to that period
819

Massachusetts-1705
Beulah Fairbanks widow of Jonathan Fairbanks, 2d.
who was a pensioner under the Act of 7 June, 1832 and who died on the 25 th of May, 1834, of Norfolk, in the State of Mass s who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Boyd of the Reg t - commanded by Col. Grooton in the Mass s . - line for 13 months 7 days.
Inscribed on the Roll of Massachusetts - at the rate of 44 Dollars 10 - Cents per annum, to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 25 th day of Jan- uary 1839 and sent to Hon. N. H. Hastings, H. R.
Arrears to the 4 th of Sept. 1838 $110:25 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 th M ch 39 = 22. 05
$132.30
{ Act July 7, } { 1838. }
Recorded by S. A. Elliot Clerk, Book 1, Vol. 1, Page 87.

Massachusetts 5065
Beulah Fairbanks
widow of Jotham Fairbanks
who was a Private
in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of
44 Dollars 10
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 13 th day of March 1844 and sent to Hon. J. Q. Adams H. Rep!
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A.
Vol. 1, Page 266

I HEREBY certify, that the accompanying page s numbered from One to fourteen are truly copied from the original s in the Office of the Commissioner of Pensions, Department of War.
J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions.
BE IT REMEMBERED , That JAMES L. EDWARDS, who has signed the foregoing certificate, is Commissioner of Pensions; and that to his attes- tations full faith and credit are and ought to be given.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name, and caused the seal of the Department to be affixed, on this Twenty- seventh day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty Seven
J. B. Poinsett
Secretary of War.

copy Commonwealth of Massachusetts County of Norfolk ss
On this 19 th day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty two, personally appeared in open court before the Honorable Judge of the Court of Probate now sitting at Wrentham in and for said County, Nathaniel Fairbanks a resident of Medway in said County, aged seventy five, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7 th A. D. 1832.
That he was born at Medway aforesaid on the 6 th day of April A. D. 1757, and that there is a record of his birth hereto annexed: that he was in the United States service from the 19 th day of April A. D. 1775, to the 31 day of Dec r A. D. 1775 as a private in the Massachusetts State Troops: that he was residing at Medway when he entered the service; that he enlisted and served for the period aforesaid under the command of John Boyd as Captain, Ebenezer Dean Lieut. and Joshua Gould as Ensign in what was called the "Eight months service": that he marched from Medway to Roxbury near Boston, from Roxbury to Dorchester from Dorchester to Cambridge being stationed at Fort No 2 in the latter town: That he served at the said places under the Field Officers Col o John Graton Lt. Col. Joseph Vose of our troops; and in Gen l William Heath's Brigade — Gen l Washington & Putnam & Warren regular officers were known to him: That he was in no

battle and at the end of his service received no written discharge: that since the Revolutionary war he has resided at Medway
Also: that he was in the United States service from about the last day of Sep t A. D. 1777, to the first day of Nov r A. D. 1777 as a private in the Mass. State troops: that he was residing at Medway when he entered the service; that he enlisted and served for the period aforesaid under the command of Amos Ellis as Captain and Jonathan Holbrook as Lieut. in Col o Benjamin Hawes regiment in Genl t Spencers Brigade: That he marched from Medway to Little Compton in Rhode Island that he served at that place with Oliver Richardson, Stephen Harding, Samuel Twiss — Luther Metcalf Esq — Major Sabin Mann regular officers were known to him: that he was in no battle, and at the end of his service received no written discharge.
Also: that he was in the United States service from the first day of August A. D. 1776, to the first day of Dec r A. D. 1776 in the Massachusetts Line, that he was residing at Medway when he entered the service; that he enlisted and served for the period aforesaid under the command of Samuel Bowell as Captain, Jonathan Holbrook Lieut. Jonathan Metcalf 2 Lieut: in Col o Aaron Willards regiment in Genl t Bricketts Brigade: that he marched from Medfield in Norfolk Co. directly to Schenectady on Lake Champlain, and from thence by boats to Ticonderoga in N. Y.: That he served at Ticonderoga with Oliver Richardson Capt Joseph Daniels of the regular

troops; and Lt. Col o . Carlton Col o . Brewer and Major — Howard regular officers were known to him: that he was in no battle and at the end of his service received no written discharge.
Your applicant further states that prior to the "Eight months service" already mentioned he was enlisted as "a minute man" to serve under the officers in the first clause mentioned in this statement, but was not called into actual service untill April 19. 1775.
He further refers the War Department to the petition and accompanying testimony of himself to Congress in the winter of 1830 or 1831 which he has requested the clerk of the House of Representatives to transmit to them and which is now annexed.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid } Natham Fairbank.
We Paul Daniels, and Luther Metcalf residing in said Midway hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Natham Fairbank who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be 75 years of age; that he is reputed and believed in the neighbourhood, where he resides to have been a Soldier of the revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed } Paul Daniels as aforesaid } Luther Metcalf.

4 And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named Applicant was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states. And the Court further certify that it appears to them that Paul Daniels who has signed the preceding certificate, is a resident in the said Medway; and that Luther Metcalf Esquire who has also signed the same is a resident in Medway and they are credible persons; and that their statement is entitled to credit.
Thurman Leland Judge of Probates
"Jonathan Fairbanks son of George Fairbanks and Jerusha his wife, was born April 6 th 1757." A true copy from town record - Attest Luther Metcalf Jr. - Town clerk of Medway Medway Mass. August 22. 1832.
I Seth Holbrook of Billingham in the County of Norfolk and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, yeoman, of Eighty years of age and upwards do testify and say that I enlisted and served as a sergeant in what was called the "Ticonderoga expedition" during the war of the Revolution in the company commanded by Samuel Bowell as Captain Jonathan Holbrook as Lieut. and Jonathan Metcalf 2 d Lieut. from the first of August 1776 or thereabouts untill the first of December of the same year or nearly being the full term of

5 four months.
And I further testify that Iotham Fairbanks of Medway in the County and Commonwealth aforesaid served as a private soldier in the company aforesaid in the expedition aforesaid with me for the full period of four months viz: from the said first of August to the first of December 1776.
Seth Holbrook.
Norfolk ss. September 15. 1832. — Then the said Seth Holbrook subscriber to the above deposition, made oath, the contents thereof are truly stated and I certify that he is known to me as a man of truth — before me.
Wareem Loving Jus. of the peace in & for said County.
I Daniel Holbrook of Wrentham in the County of Norfolk and Commonwealth of Massachusetts Yeoman, of Seventy five years of age and upwards do testify and say that I enlisted and served as a private soldier in the Company commanded by Samuel Gowell as Captain Jonathan Holbrook as 1 st Lieut. and Jonathan Metcalf as 2 d Lieut. in Col. Aaron Willards regiment which made a part of the expedition to Ticonderoga during the revolutionary war from the first of August A.D. 1776 to the first day of December of the same year or nearly at those dates being a period of four months — and I further testify that Iotham Fairbanks of Medway in the County and Commonwealth aforesaid enlisted and served with me in said company in said expedition for the full period of four

months viz. from August 1. 1776 to Dec r 1. 1776 or thereabout.
Daniel Holbrook.
Norfolk ss. September 15. 1832. — Then the above named Daniel Holbrook subscribed to the above deposition, made oath that the statements therein contained are true, and certify that he is known to me as a man of truth — Before me
Warren Loring Justice of the peace in & for the county of Norfolk
Norfolk ss. Nov r 19 th 1832 I hereby certify that Warren Loring is a Justice of the peace for said county and the name signed to the foregoing certificates is his hand writing
S. Leland & probate
I Luther Metcalf of Medway in the county of Norfolk and Commonwealth of Massachu- setts of twenty six years of age and upwards do testify and say that I enlisted in the Mas- sachusetts State troops of the Revolution at Roxbury near Boston in said Commonwealth about the last of April or early in May A.D. 1775 under John Boyd as Captain, Ebenezer Dean Lieutenant and Joshua Gould as Ensign in Col. John Greaton's regiment in Genl. William Heath's Brigade and served with said com- pany in Roxbury, Dorchester, and Cambridge successively for a period of Eight months and eleven days when I was regularly —

discharged on the first day of January following.
I further testify that Nathaniel Fairbanks of Medway aforesaid, enlisted and served as a private in the said company with me during the whole period of our enlistment as aforesaid according to the best of my recollection.
Luther Metcalf
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Norfolk ss. September 15. 1832. - Then the above named Luther Metcalf subscribed to the above written deposition, made oath that the statements therein contained are true to the best of his knowledge and belief, and I certify that he is a man of truth and veracity - before me
Warren Loring, Justice of the Peace in for said County
I Samuel Partridge of Medway in the County of Norfolk and Commonwealth of Massachusetts of Twenty nine years of age and upwards, do testify and say that I enlisted and served in the Massachusetts State troops in the Army of the revolution into the company commanded by John Boyd as Captain, Ebenezer Dean as Lieutenant and Joshua Gould as Ensign in Col. John Greatons regiment, and Genl. William Heath's Brigade for the term of Eight months and seven days, from the 19 th of April 1775 to the first day of January 1776, and served therein at Roxbury and elsewhere in the vicinity of Boston. -

And I further testify that Iotham Fair - banks of Medway aforesaid enlisted and served as a private in the said Company with me during the aforesaid period of Eight months and Eleven days at the places aforesaid
Samuel Patridge.
Com th of Massachusetts Norfolk, ss. September 15 th 1832. Then the above named Samuel Patridge subscribed to the foregoing deposition, made oath that the statements therein contained, are true to the best of his knowledge and belief, and I certify that he is known to me as a man of truth and veracity - before me.
Warren Lowring Jus of the Peace in & for said County
Norfolk ss. November 19 th 1832. I hereby cer- tify that Warren Lowring is a justice of the peace for said County, and the name sign- ed to the foregoing certificates is his signa- ture and hand writing.
J. Leland. v Probate
I Samuel Haven Reg d of the Court of Probate above said do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the Court in the matter of the application of Iotham Fair- banks for a pension. In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and seal of office on the first day of January A.D. 1833. Samuel Haven.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Secretaries Office Nov r 24. 1832
I here by certify, That from an examination of the Books and Documents, relating to Military services in the war of the Revolution, which remains in this Department, it appears that the name of Nathan Fairbanks is borne upon the Pay roll of Capt. Amos Ellis' Company in Col. Benjamin Hawes's Regiment, and is therein stated to have served for the period of One month and seven days commencing Sept. twenty fifth 1777.
I further certify that there is but one Roll of Capt. John Boyd's Company for the year 1775 and that covers but eight days commencing April 19 th and none of Capt. Sam l Gowell's for the year 1776.
Edward Bangs, Secy.

To the Hon. a Senate and House of Represen- tatives of the United States in Congress assembled, I Nathan Fairbanks of Medway in the County of Norfolk & Commonwealth of Massachusetts Husbandman of Twenty three years of age & upwards respectfully represents, that he was in the regular Army of the United States during the Revolution- ary war of 1776 under the following en- listments and for the periods hereafter men- tioned viz:-
1. The first enlistment was as a "minute man", in this town Nov r 8. 1774 under Capt John Boyd (late of Franklin in this County) of Col. John Greaton's Regiment - After guard- ing the public stores until April 19. 1775 your deponent with said Company proceeded to Roxbury and continued under arms for several weeks - While at that place, a new levy for eight months being ordered, he enlisted for and served out that time in the vicinity of Boston after which he re- turned to Medway being regularly discharged.
2. The second enlistment was also at Med- way on the first day of August 1776 for four months under Capt Samuel Lowell (late of Wrentham in said County) of Col. Aaron Willards Regiment Gen l Bricketts Brigade - Your petitioner and his company were mar- ched directly by land to Ticonderoga, said regiment belonging to the the expedition directed against that place, and having served out his term at that place, was ho- norably discharged and returned home.
3. The third enlistment was also at

this place in what was called the militia service for four weeks under Capt. Amos Ellis in Col. Oliver Pond's regiment in or about the month of September 1777 - He was marched in what was called a "private expedition to Rhode Island" and having served out his term there was again discharged and sent home.
In addition to these regular terms of service, your petitioner was often suddenly called out by the constituted authorities of the colonies to aid the operations of the organized regular corps at various places in this vicinity tho' not in a way to be now very accurately estimated.
Your petitioner further represents, that he is destitute of any real or personal estate except a little household furniture of the probable value of $28.00 that he has no friends able or disposed to help him to support himself - that owing to an accident occurring some years since, he has lost the use of one foot so far as to prevent him from ever engaging in any active labor - and that no consideration, save the severe necessities of the present situation of himself and family, and for the remainder of their lives could have induced him to ask any remuneration for his revolutionary services having hitherto regarded them as the disinterested tribute to the Spirit of Liberty -
As it is he humbly requests to be placed on the pension roll of the Officers and soldiers of the army of the revolution -
Medway Norfolk Co.
Col. Am. Fairbank
Mass. Nov. 16. 1831.

Norfolk ss. - November 29. 1831. - Personally ap- peared Iotham Fairbanks above named and made oath to the truth of the above state- ment - before me.
Joseph L Richardson Justice of the peace
We the subscribers Select men of the town of Medway hereby certify that we have been personally acquainted with Iotham Fair- banks named in the annexed statement for several years last past, that he is regarded as a man of truth and veracity and hones- ty by this community and that we have no reason to doubt the facts mentioned in his petition to Congress -
Medway - Nov 29. 1831
Joseph L Richardson Joel Hunt Cephas Thayer.
I Oliver Richardson of Medway in the County of Norfolk and Commonwealth of Massachu- setts, Laborer being of lawful age testify and say that I enlisted into a Company of minute men under the command of Capt. John Boyd in September 1774 was often called out for drill and to guard ammunition till April 19. 1775 when I was marched to Roxbury and there enlisted for eight months, under said Capt. Boyd, in Col. John Gratons regiment and distinctly recollect that Iotham Fair- banks of Medway was a member in both of said Companies, that he served the whole of said Eight months; that we furnished our

own equipments carried out our own ammunition and never drew any clothing or blankets.
I also further testify and say that I served five months at Tyconderoga in 1776, under Capt. Joseph Daniels in Col. Ephraim Wheeler's regiment that said Natham Fairbank was there four months of the time under the command of Capt. Samuel Cowell and in Col. Aaron Willards regiment, that we were both discharged at the same time from said service. I further recollect said Natham Fairbanks served one month in the company with me, in the private expedition at Rhode Island, under General Spencer in Col. Pond's regiment and Capt. Amos Ellis' company I think in the year 1777.
Oliver Richardson.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Norfolk ss. December 10 th 1830 Then personally appeared the above named Oliver Richardson and made oath that the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed is true —
Before me —
Joseph L Richardson. Justice of the peace
I Stephen Harding of Medway in the county of Norfolk and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Gentleman, being of lawful age, testify and say, that I enlisted into a company of minute men under the command of Capt. John Boyd in the month of September 1774, and was required to turn out for drill,

very frequently, and to guard a quantity of ammunition deposited in this town till April 19. 1875, at which time I was marched to Roxbury and there enlisted for the term of Eight months under the same captain Boyd in Col. John Gratons regiment, and distinctly recollect that Colham Fairbank of Medway was a member of the same company of minute men, that he enlisted at the same time and place and served the whole of said eight months, that we furnished our own equipments, carried out our own ammunition and never drew any clothing or blankets —
I also remember that said Colham Fairbanks served one month with me in the private expedition at Rhode Island in the fall of the year 1777 under General Spencer, in Col. Oliver Pond's regiment and Capt Amos Ellis company —
Stephen Harding.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Norfolk ss. December 10 th 1830. Then personally appeared the above named Stephen Harding, and made oath that the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed is true.
Before me — Joseph L Richardson Justice of the peace

Jonathan Fairbanks petition -
To be placed on the roll of Revolution ary Pensioners. -
Dec. 27th 1831
Ref d to the Committee on Revolutionary Pensions
Mar. 13. 1832 - Com te - sub d - D te 
No evidence, except what re- -sults from the applicant's own story con te of the amount of his property - The evidence of service is deemed to be too indefinite -
Dearborn 9. Rev. Pensions

I Oliver Richardson of Medway in the County of Norfolk & Commonwealth of Massachusetts Esquire being of lawful age testify and say that I enlisted into a Company of Minute men under the command of Capt John Boyd in September 1774 was often called out for drill & to guard Ammunition till April 19. 1775 when I was marched to Roxbury & then enlisted for eight months, under said Capt Boyd, in Col. John Gnaton's regiment and distinctly recollect that Jotham Fairbanks of Medway was a member in both of said Companies, that he served the whole of said eight months that we furnished our own equipments carried out our own Ammunition and never drew any Clothing or Blankets.
I also further testify and say that I served five Months at Tyenderoga in 1776, under Capt Joseph Darrat, in Col. Ephraim Wheelock's Regiment that said Jotham Fairbanks was there four Months of the time under the command of Capt Edward Cossell & in Col. Aaron Willard's regiment that we were both discharged at the same time from said Station.
I further recollect said Jotham Fairbanks served one Month in the Company with me, in the private expedition at Rhode Island, under General Spencer in Col. Pond's regiment & Capt Amos Ellis' Company I think in the year 1777.
Oliver Richardson
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Norfolk ss. December 10 th 1830. Then personally appeared the above named Oliver Richardson and made oath that the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed is true
Before me Joseph S. Richardson Justice of the Peace.

I Stephen Harding of Medway in the County of Norfolk & Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Gentleman, being of lawful age, testify and say, that I enlisted into a Company of Minute Men under the command of Capt John Boyd in the month of September 1774, and was required to turn out for drill, very frequently, and to guard a quantity of Ammunition deposited in this town till April 19. 1775, at which time I was marched to Roxbury and then enlisted for the term of eight Months under the same Captain Boyd in Col John Gration's Regiment, and distinctly recollect that Jotham Fairbanks of Medway, was a Member of the same Company of Minute Men, that he enlisted at the same time and place and served the whole of said eight months, that we furnished our own equipments, carried out our own Ammunition and never drew any clothing or Blankets.
I also remember that said Jotham Fairbanks served one Month with me, in the private expedition at Rhode Island in the fall of the year 1777 under General Spencer, in Col. Oliver Ponds Regiment and Capt. Amos Ellis Company. Stephen Harding
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Norfolk ss. December 10 th 1830. Then personally appeared the above named Stephen Harding, and made oath that the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed is true. Before me, Joseph S. Richardson Justice of the Peace.

Jo Thom Frankans

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Nov r 24 1832
I hereby Certify, That, from an examination of the Books and Documents, relating to Military Services in the War of the Revolution, which remain in this Department, it appears that the name of Nathan Fairbanks is borne upon the Pay roll of Capt Amos Ellis' Company in Col Benjamin Harris' Regt & is therein stated to have accrued for the period of one month & seven  four days commencing Sept twenty fifth 1777
I further certify that there is but one Roll of Capt John Boyd's for the year 1775  company that covers but sixty days commencing Apr 19 th  1775 & none of Capt Sam l Lowell's for the 1775
Edward D. Bangs, Secy

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Dr. Fairbanks
$111:10 per a~ —
Hon. J. Q. Adams H. Rep~

State of Massachusetts County of Norfolk ss. On this twenty ninth day of December A.D. 1843, personally appeared before the Subscriber a justice of the Peace in and for said County of Norfolk Bulah Fairbanks a resident of Medway in said County; aged Eighty two years who, being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the Benefits of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed March 3 A.D. 1843, granting Pensions to certain Widows of Officers and Soldiers, who served in the Revolutionary War:-
Viz. That she is the widow of Jotham Fairbanks dec. who rendered military services to the United States in capacity of a private in the Revolutionary war, and who died at Medway aforesaid on the twenty fifth day of May A.D. 1834. That she is the identical person, Bulah Fairbanks, who made application for a five years Pension, under the Act of Congress of July 7 th A.D. 1838. And with said application transmitted to the U.S. pension Department the requisite proofs of said Jotham Fairbanks' Revolutionary services and the proof of her lawful marriage to him the said Jotham Fairbanks her late husband dec. That she subsequently received a certificate granting her a Pension of 44.10 per annum for a term of five years, from March 4 th A.D. 1836, to March 4 th 1841. That she received the amount of said Pension, and at the last payment thereof, surrendered said certificate to the Agent of the United States for paying Pensions in Boston in the state of Massachusetts, and that she has not intermarried since the death of her said husband and still remains the widow of said Jotham Fairbanks dec., and is now eighty two years of age.
Bulah her X Fairbanks mark
Sworn to and subscribed by the aforesaid Bulah Fairbanks on the day and year first above written
Before me Joseph L. Richardson Justice of the Peace
And I further certify that the above named Bulah Fairbanks is personally known to me to be the identical person who was pensioned
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
NORFOLK ss.
Erroll Sampson
I, JAIRUS WARE , Clerk of the Judicial Courts, being Courts of
Record, within and for the County of Norfolk, hereby Certify that
Joseph L. Richardson
Esquire,
is a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Norfolk aforesaid, duly appointed, commissioned and qualified to discharge the duties of said office, and that his signature to the annexed certificate
is genuine and true.
In Witness Whereof, I have subscribed my name and affixed the Seal of the Supreme Judicial Court of said Commonwealth hereunto at Dedham, this twenty ninth day of December A. D. one thousand eight hundred and thirty forty three
Erroll Sampson Clerk

State of Massachusetts County of Norfolk ss - On this twenty ninth day of December A.D. 1843, personally appeared before the subscriber a justice of the Peace in and for said County of Norfolk Bulah Fairbanks a resident of Medway in said County; aged Eighty two years who, being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the Benefits of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed March 3 A.D. 1843, granting Pensions to certain Widows of Officers and Soldiers, who served in the Revolutionary War: -
Viz - That she is the widow of Jotham Fairbanks dec. who rendered military services to the United States in capacity of a private in the Revolutionary war, and who died at Medway aforesaid on the twenty fifth day of May A.D. 1834. That she is the identical person, Bulah Fairbanks, who made application for a five years Pension under the Act of Congress of July 7 th A.D. 1838. And with said application transmitted to the U.S. pension Department the requisite proofs of said Jotham Fairbanks Revolutionary services and the proof of her lawful marriage to him the said Jotham Fairbanks her late husband dec. That she subsequently received a certificate granting her a Pension of 24 doll. 10 cts per annum for a term of five years, from March 4 th A.D. 1836, to March 4 th 1841. That she received the amount of said Pension, and at the last payment thereof, surrendered said Certificate to the Agent of the United States for paying Pensions in Boston in the state of Massachusetts, and That she has not intermarried since the death of her said husband and still remains the widow of said Jotham Fairbanks dec. and is now eighty two years of age -
Bulah her X Fairbanks mark
Sworn to and subscribed by the aforesaid Bulah Fairbanks on the day and year first above written
Before me Joseph L. Richardson Justice of the Peace
And I further certify that the above named Bulah Fairbanks is personally known to me to be the identical person who was pensioned and received a Pension as she has above stated and sworn -
Joseph L. Richardson } Justice of the Peace

B. Fairbank, ad 506
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G. S. Bulfinch Boston, Mass

DECLARATION
In order to obtain the benefits of the act of Congress of 2d February, 1848, entitled, "An act making further provision for surviving Widows and Soldiers of the Revolution."
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS, } ss. Norfolk COUNTY, }
On this Twenty fifth day of August 1848, personally appeared before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace, in and for the county aforesaid, Mrs Beulah Fairbanks a resident of Medford in the county of Norfolk aged Eighty nine years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed on the 2d February, 1848, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war. That she is the widow of Mr Jonathan Fairbanks who was a resident of Medway Norfolk, Co and who was a private in the War of the Revolution and is the identical person who drew a pension under the Act of 17th June, 1844, on account of the Revolutionary service of her late husband aforesaid, at the rate of Forty four dollars and ten cents per annum.
She further declares that she is still a widow.
Sworn to and subscribed on the day } Before me, and year above written, }
In presence of Jonathan Fairbanks  Chas. E. Sewall Jonathan Fairbanks Justice of the Peace.
I Certify, That the declarant is personally known to me, a widow and a pensioner, as she declares.
Chas. E. Sewall Justice of the Peace.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS, } ss. COUNTY, }
I, Clerk of the Court, of the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that is a Justice of the Peace, in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified; and that his signature, above written, is genuine.
Given under my hand, and the Seal of said Court, this day of 18
CLERK.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston, October 24 th 1849
I hereby Certify , That at the date of the annexed attestation Charles C. Sewall was a Justice of the Peace for the County of Norfolk.
in the said Commonwealth, duly commissioned and qualified; and that to his acts and attestations, as such, full faith and credit are and ought to be given, in and out of Court.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
W. M. Burdick Deputy Secretary of the Commonwealth.

STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS, } Norfolk COUNTY, } ss.
ON this Seventeenth day of October 1849, before the Subscriber, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, personally appeared Beulah Fairbanks and made oath in due form of law, that she is the widow of Nathan Fairbanks who was a soldier in the War of the Revolution; that she is now receiving a pension from the United States, at the rate of forty four 10/100 dollars per annum, under the Act of Feb. 2, 1848. ; that her husband drew a pension at the rate of forty four 10/100 dollars . ; that she asks for an increase of her present pension, to which she may be found entitled under any and all of the Acts and Resolutions of Congress, which are applicable to her case; that she is a resident of Medfield in said County, and is a widow, and is about 85 years of age.
Witness,
Betsy Fairbanks,
Beulah Beulah Fairbanks mark
Sworn and subscribed this seventeenth day of October 1849
Before me,
Chas. C. Sewall Justice of the Peace.
I CERTIFY, That I am personally acquainted with the above named declarant, and that she is the same person she represents herself to be in the foregoing affidavit.
Chas. C. Sewall Justice of the Peace.

Boston
24 Oct r 1849
Sir
Enclosed is the Application of Mrs Beulah Fairbanks for an Increase of Pension under Joint Resolution of 1 July 1848.
She wishes her Pension Certificate to be sent to my care.
Very Respectfully Your obed t Serv t G. S. Bulfinch
J. L. Edwards Esq. Comm r of Pensions.

War Department Pension Office October 31, 1838
Sir
The papers in the case of Mrs. Ben- lah Fairbanks widow of Nathan Fairbanks decd. have been examined and filed with suspended cases. Before a final decision can be had the testimony of witnesses of respectability should be exhibited shewing that the claimant is the identical person alleged in her declaration and that she has not been married since the death of her husband on account of whose service she claims a pension.
I am, Very respectfully Yr. Mo. Obt. St.
J. L. Edwards
Warren Loring Esq. Medway Mass. a

I Leonard Fairbanks of Medway in the County of Norfolk - Commonwealth of Massachusetts, do depose or say that "Mrs. Beulah Fairbanks" named in the foregoing letter of J. L. Edwards to Warren Covering is my mother and was the lawful wife as I believe, of Nathan Fairbanks deceased, a pensioner of the United States, and is now his widow & has not been married since the decease of my father, the said Nathan.
I also state that she made declaration in order to obtain the pension granted by the act of Congress of July 7, 1838 before the Judge of Probate for Norfolk County in August or September last in my presence & hearing. The said Beulah is therefore known to me to be the identical person named in said declaration & the unmarried widow of the said Nathan up to this date -
Leonard Fairbanks
Commonwealth of Massachusetts -
Norfolk ss January 14. 1839 - Then personally appeared Leonard Fairbanks who subscribed the foregoing deposition & made oath that the statements therein contained are true, before me - and I further certify that he is well known to me & has a good character for truth & veracity in the neighborhood. Warren Covering J. of Probate for the said County.

I hereby certify that the foregoing signature of Warren Lovering is his genuine signature & that he is a Justice of the Peace duly commissioned & qualified W. S. Hastings M.L.
W. S. Hastings M.L.

Beulah Fairbanks. Widow of Nathan Fairbanks
Deposition of Leonard Fairbanks to be filed in the case -
Mr Hastings of the House
Inc. at.
Hon W. Hastings NR

Washington Jan. 21. 1939.
Sir: I hand you herewith the Deposition of Leonard Fairbanks (appended to your letter to Mr. Lovering) to be filed in the case of Beulah Fairbanks (widow of Nathan Fairbanks). Please inform me if this Deposition is sufficient & complete the evidence needed in the case. Respectfully Yours &c. Wm. Hastings.
To J. S. Edwards Esq.

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Sep 5
Mass.
July 1838
Miss. Fanny Folsom
Mass.
J. C. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington City Dist. of Columbia

1121
Sept 5
Mass.
July 1838
Mr. Franklin
Mass.
J. L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington City Dist. of Columbia

Midway 1 Sept 1838-
info When the enclosed papers shall have examined & passed the Certificate should be sent to "Beulah Fairbanks to the care of Warren Lovring, Midway Norfolk Co. Mass" by doing which you will oblige
Yours sincerely
W. Lovring

House of Rep 32 Sept. 1837.
J. L. Edwards Esq
Dear Sir
Jonathan Fairbanks a soldier of the Revolution, was placed on the Pension List - (under which of the Acts I am not advised) and died about two years since. He was in the receipt of his pension at the time of his death. - I wish to obtain authenti- cated copies of the evidence & documents accompanying his application for a pension. By furnishing the same, you will much oblige
Yours Respectfully Wm. Hastings

Sept 23.
In at
Johnathan H. Rankin
Copy papers
57468 ms.
J. L. Edwards Esq
Am W. L. Washburn A.R.
Pension Office War Department

21790
Dothan Fairbanks

B R I E F objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Joatham Fairbanks which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? yes
II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? yes
III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so?
IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? yes
V. * Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled?
VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? yes
VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? yes
VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? yes
IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? yes
X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? yes

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? no
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it?
XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had?
XIV. † If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service?
If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses? yes
Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct? yes
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service? yes
XVI. ‡ Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? yes
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? yes
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades; For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____ For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours; the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must in every case be clearly shewn under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
†QUERE XIV. Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
‡QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
¶ In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal of office, the certificate of a member of congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.